Mazar-e-Quaid

High school (ages 12+)
Geography

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1. When was Mazar-e-Quaid built?1971
2. What is the location?Karachi, Pakistan
3. What is the architectural style?1960s Modernist
4. Who is buried in the Mazar-e-Quaid?Inside the complex are the graves of Muhammad Ali Jinnah, his sister Fatima Jinnah, and former Prime Ministers Liaquat Ali Khan and Nurul Amin. It is a special place for many important leaders of Pakistan.
5. When was the Mazar-e-Quaid finished?The construction started in the 1960s and was finished in 1971. It took several years to build.

Modernist Architecture: An architectural movement emphasizing functionality, geometric forms, and a departure from historical ornamentation, prominent in the mid-20th century.
Founder of Pakistan: Muhammad Ali Jinnah, the principal leader of the All-India Muslim League and the driving force behind the creation of Pakistan.
National Symbol: A tangible representation that embodies the identity, history, and aspirations of an entire nation.
Māder-e Millat: An honorific title meaning 'Mother of the Nation,' bestowed upon Fatima Jinnah for her significant role in Pakistan's history.